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Microwave Effects on DNA and Proteins

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The effects of nonionizing electromagnetic radiations on biological system is a vexed issue. Despite the fact that a large number of publications have appeared on the subject, the issue is far from settled. In the present work the data showing a distinct possibility in the mechanism of EMF biointeraction leading to DNA strand break is presented. This may have effects on physiology of humans, besides causing genetic damage. A confirmation to this lies in adopting safety criteria by various countries including India. However a quantitative picture still remains to be drawn. In support of this experimental data are summarized to take a holistic view.

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Behari, J., Jindal, T. (2017). Microwave Effects on DNA. In: Geddes, C. (eds) Microwave Effects on DNA and Proteins. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50289-2_3

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